Unit 4 - Earth Systems Assessment

What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

• Crystallization

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

What is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid?

• Crystallization

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Extrusive

What is the process of water flowing under the Earth's surface?

• Groundwater flow

• Precipitation

• Water collection

• Cloud formation

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Organic
• Metamorphic

What is strata?

• A naturally formed combination of minerals and other natural materials.

• A solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition and the same properties.

• • Layers of sedimentary rock.

  
  

• Molten rock within Earth.

Scientists use ______ to help figure out geologic time.

• earthquakes
• plate tectonics
• rock layers
• erosion

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

• erosion
• weathering
• sediments

Which of the following is driven by energy from the sun?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Groundwater flow

• Water collection

What is the process of water falling out of the atmosphere?

• Groundwater flow

• Precipitation

• Water collection

• Cloud formation